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Heavy Metals: three Centuries of Silver and Goldwork
These exceptional objexts rane from refined 18th century English silver by Hester Bateman to dramatic deco-era silvery by Georg Jensen. Featured is one of the Museum's masterworks: Triton's Shell bowl by John S. Hunt and Joseph Taylor, a massive parcel-gilt silver piece honoring Queen Victoria. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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Hard Images
This exhibit showcases 19th century photographs on copper, glass and tin. In addition to portraits, this exhibit displays rare landscapes and other images that offer insights into the country's history, as well as into the development of photography. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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800 Years: A Russian Odyssey
For the very first time, more than 250 superlative objects from The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia will travel to the United States. Artifacts span more than 800 years of Russian history and focus on themes such as religious culture and the life of the Czars. For more information, call 727-822-3693.
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Indifference - The Sur-Rational Paintings of Fritz Hirschberger
Experience the powerful, vibrant images of Fritz-Hirschberger, a resistance fighter during the Holocaust. For more information, call 727-820-0100.
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Jim Roche: Sense of Place
This exhibition surveys works from artist Jim Roche's early "Potted Mama" plant series, his narrative based audio-performance works. Works will be presented in photographic form, as well as in assemblage, drawings and mixed-media. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Baseball as America
This exhibit explores how the nation's pastime mirror and influences our evolving culture. The more than 500 artifacts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame include the legendary "Abner Doubleday baseball," the first ball pitched by Cy Young in the first World Series in 1903; historic photographs and artifacts from Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and more; baseball nostalgia of all kinds; interactive displays and items that illustrate the history of baseball in Tampa Bay. For more information, call 727-822-3693.
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African American Works on Paper from the Wes and Missy Cochran Collection
These 75 works on paper by 65 African American artists encompass drawings, prints, watercolors and collages. They have historical, political and spiritual implications. Artists represented include Charles Alston, Romare Bearden, John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Mel Edwards, Sam Gilliam, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Betye Saar and Alma Thomas. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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COexistENCE
This giant outdoor poster exhibition in Straub Park, St. Petersburg, illustrates the simple idea that there are more similarities among cultures than differences. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-820-0100.
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A View Within: International Glass Exhibition
This exhibit will show works by world-class artists such as Mark Sudduth, Sam Stang, James Wilbat, Elio Rafaela, and Jonathan Andersson - all of whom are represented in major museum collections throughout the world. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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Fran Hardy: In a Brilliant Light
Educated at Temple University, the School of Visual Arts, and Parsons School of Design, Fran Hardy is a painter’s painter. She works exclusively with the luminous egg tempera and oil technique developed by Jan van Eyck, which replicates the quality of light glowing through stained glass. Her subject matter is primarily the natural environment with the glorious hues of vegetation, fruits, and vegetables. These luscious paintings captivate the viewer’s attention, not only to the fastidious detail, but the beauty to be found in everyday life. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Hot Glass! Glass Blowing Studio
The Arts Center will host ongoing demonstrations of the art and science of glass blowing. Visitors will watch as glass artists play with fire to melt silicon, color it and blow the molten glass into goblets, vases, pitchers and other objects. Visitors will also get a chance to try their hand in several workshops at the glass studio. School children will take part in the creative process by helping the artists design pieces while at the same time learning about the chemistry of glass. This project is being produced in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, which is exhibiting Chihuly Across Florida: Masterworks in Glass. Dale Chihuly's art is collected and admired throughout the world. Transportation between The Arts Center and the Museum of Fine Arts will be available via trolley service during posted hours of operation. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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Chihuly Across Florida: Masterworks in Glass
This exhibit features the work of Dale Chihuly, a world famous glass artisan. Chihuly and his studio assistants have created these spectacular, large-scale glass sculptures specifically for St. Petersburg's Museum of Fine Arts. The works will be placed throughout the galleries in the city and respond to the architectural features of the Museum's neo-Palladian-style building, as well as its interior space. Some of his best known series will be represented: the Seaforms, Persians, Baskets, Macchia, and Venetians. Chihuly is one of the leading glass art pioneers. On display Jan. 18 to May 23, 2004. For more information, call 727-896-2667.
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The Tampa Bay Flower Show
The Tampa Bay Flower Show will introduce expert and novice gardeners to the special climate and eco-systems of the Tampa Bay area. Seventeen demonstration gardens, more than 150 garden product exhibitors, as well as dozens of educational presentations and demonstrations will fill the Expo Center. The Flower Show will provide demonstrations in planting, flower care techniques and planting materials. Featured speakers will include well-known horticulturists and authors such as Pat Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening. Show times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults at the door, $6 in advance. $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 727-572-7100.
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St. Petersburg City Fair
 Come celebrate the City of St. Petersburg, its organizations and residents in a fun-filled family festival, complete with entertainment, food, children's activities and exhibits. Vinoy Park in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg will be the site of this 1st time event. For more information, call 727-639-5427.
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Art Festival Beth-El
The 32nd annual show and sale features more than 120 invited artists from more than 20 states. The show offers paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture and glass. The exhibition is held in South Pasadena, near St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-347-6136.
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Tarpon Springs Historical Society Remembrance Tea
The Tarpon Springs Historical Society pays tribute to the pioneering families of the area. The event is held from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Heritage Center. For more information, call 727-943-4624.
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9th Annual East Lake Woodlands Fine Wine & Food Festival
Festival-goers will have more than 60 different vintages from around the world to choose from. More than a dozen of the area's top resturants will also be on hand, serving samples of their varied and delicious menus. There will also be a silent and live auctions to participate in. The event is from 5:30 - 9 p.m. For tickets, call the Oldsmar Chamber of Commerce at 813-855-4233.
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Pinellas Folk Festival
The Pinellas County Historical Society presents its annual festival held at Heritage Village. This free event features traditional folk music, storytelling and pioneer crafts and performances by skilled artisans. Sheep to shawl activities, vintage 1890s baseball, a traditional rug hooking and embroidery show and a food court are all included in the day's activities. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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44th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
This annual mega-fashion extravaganza continues to showcase its elegance with the glitz, glamour and greatness of the latest fashion styles. Lavishly gowned models who showcase designs from the top fashion houses in Europe and the U.S. will grace the runway with this year's latest fashions. For more information, call 727-892-5767.
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Sweetheart's Ball
Take your favorite sweetheart by the hand and spend the night dancing to romantic love songs performed by Miss Bonnie Gray and the Herb Sheldon Band. Admission is $19.95 per person and a full bar is available. Event hours are 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, call 727-572-7100.
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Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
Held outdoors on Main Street in downtown Dunedin, this beautiful area is a perfect setting for a perfect show. The show will feature more than 100 crafters in a variety of mediums. For more information, call 727-298-3198.
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Cirque du Soleil: Alegria
Cirque du Soleil brings its second production to St. Petersburg. Named for the Spanish word for elation, joy and jubilation, the show has an international cast of 56 actor-athletes and musicians. It will be performed under the Grand Chapiteau in the parking lot of Tropicana Field, where Quidam was the company's first area production in 2002. Ticket prices range from $35 to $70 and are sold online at www.cirqueclub.com.
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Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is the season opener of the 2004 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford. This first CART race will be run on a waterfront circuit that includes a combination of adjacent downtown streets circling Pioneer Park, the Bayfront Center and extending onto runways at Albert Whitted Airport that overlook the Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be televised nationally as well as broadcasted to over 180 countries via International television. For more information, call 888-34-SPEED (77333).
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Trevor Bell: The Florida Years
British artist Trevor Bell worked in the State of Florida for over two decades. As a professor in the art department at Florida State University, he was head of graduate painting, extremely prolific, and exhibited internationally until his return to England in the late 1990s. His large-scaled shaped paintings, undulating with intense form and color, exude a sculptural quality while referencing the history of color-field painting and abstract expressionism. Bell is exhibited broadly in Europe and America, and his work is held in numerous prestigious public collections including: Aberdeen Art Gallery, Scotland; the Arts Council of Great Britain, the British Museum, the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, IBM (Atlanta and Boca Raton), the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, Florida, the Phoenix Art Museum, the University of Leeds, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Tom McCarthy: The Art of Adornment
Tom McCarthy is one of America’s preeminent metalsmiths. He has exhibited broadly in America, ranging from the Meadows Gallery in Denton, Texas to the Under 40 National Crafts Exposition at Western Kentucky University, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg and in the Southeastern Fine Craft Biennial held at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Tom’s work is exquisitely crafted with an elegant minimalist approach. His use of non-traditional materials such as stone, concrete, and industrial wire, as well as traditional metals, sets his work distinctly apart. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Jean Claude Rigaud: Defining Spaces
Jean-Claude Rigaud, of Haitian decent, received his BFA from the National University of Mexico in Mexico City, and undertook further studies at the Teachers College at Columbia University, and at the University of Miami. His work, in the grand tradition of encapsulating space with line and form, is held in numerous public and private collections. Working primarily in stainless steel, Rigaud’s sculptures define a new space and command the viewer’s response. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Florida's Beaches Marathon
The open loop course for this marathon and relay begins on the Clearwater Causeway, heading south through five unique, beach communities to Indian Shores, before heading inland to Seminole and north along the Pinellas Trail, finishing downhill near Coachman Park on Clearwater's beautiful waterfront. It also includes a two-person relay with each running 13.1 miles. The 26.2 mile race begins at 7 a.m. Along with the marathon, don't forget the 10k race that starts at Taylor Park, for those runners wanting a little less mileage. For more information, call 727-347-4440 or 888-LIV-2RUN.
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Florida African American Heritage Celebration
The fifth Florida African American Heritage Celebration will feature the sounds of gospel, jazz/blues and traditional African drumming and dance; the aromas of authentic ethnic recipes; an exciting marketplace with arts and crafts and other merchandise with African and African American themes and styles and hands-on activities and visual and performing art workshops for adults and children. The event is at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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Major League Baseball Spring Training
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area a 90-year history of spring training and is the only place where a Major League teams trains in its own regular-season city. The area features the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in St. Petersburg, the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin and the New York Yankees in nearby Tampa. There are also 10 other teams within a 2-hour drive. For more information on the Devil Rays, call 727-898-RAYS, for Phillies information, call 727-442-8496 and for Blue Jays information, call 727-733-0429.
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Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Laissez les bon temps roulet! Louisiana comes to St. Petersburg for this tasty treat of a festival. Live music fills the air and 10,000 pounds of crawfish jambalaya, etouffe, funnel cakes and assorted Cajun cuisine will fill the festival attendees. The festival will be held under a 20,000 sq. ft. pavilion and will include a kid's tent for families. Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass. Children 10 and under are admitted free. For more information, call 727-892-5767.
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Experience the Heat: Sigma Galss Studio Exhibition
Award winning Florida artists, including Duncan McClellan and Chuch Boux, will have their works on display. For more information, call 727-822-7872.
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Children's Embroidery Class at Heritage Village
Children ten years and older can learn this time honored craft in this class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Daniel McMullen Home at Heritage Village. This is one in a set of 4 classes introducing a variety of embroidery techniques for skill levels from beginner to the more experienced. Each session offers a small project, which can be completed at the Village or later at home. Materials and written instructions are provided for each project, but the child should bring small scissors. The fee for each class is $15 or $50 for the series of 4 classes. Parents are welcome to stay and observe/assist during the class. The remaining class in the series is:
May 8 sampler or bookmark
To pre-register, or for more information, call 727-582-2426.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Come celebrate the Luck of the Irish! The night will be filled with Irish music, food and fun, featuring dancing and sing-a-longs. Admission is $19.95 per person and a full bar is available. For more information, call 727-572-7100.
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Dali Museum Celebrates Persistence of Memory and More
To mark the 100th birthday of the world famous surrealist, the Salvador Dali Museum hosts a significant international gathering, a surreal cocktail party, benefit dinner, and DaliFest in March. The international conference, ''Persistence of Memory: New Critical Perspectives on Dali 1904-2004,'' is to be organized in cooperation with Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali, the Palazzo Grassi, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the AHRB Research Centre of Surrealism and its Legacies
(U.K.) and the University of South Florida. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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29th SPIFFS International Folk Fair
The Folk Fair allows visitors to travel the world in a day without leaving the country. This festival features cultural customs of more than 50 countries and nationalities. Each ethnic group sets up a village with cultural exhibits, ethnic foods and gift items. For more information, call 552-1896.
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The March of Jazz
Celebrate jazz music at this swingin' affair featuring more than 32 hours of music. The Sheraton Sand Key Resort will host this special event on the white sands of Clearwater Beach. For more information, call 727-466-0571 or 1-800-299-1930.
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Pioneer Jamboree
The Pinellas Pioneer Settlement celebrates with country & folk music, antique engines & tractors and hay rides. The settlement is located at 3130 31st Street South. For more information, call 727-866-6401 or 727-893-7326.
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Pinellas County Salutes the World War II Generation
Heritage Village hosts this day-long event with military encampments, displays of memorabilia, swing dancers, vintage cars and townspeople in period costumes. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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DaliFest 2004
The Salvador Dali Museum is marking its 22nd anniversary with the 3rd annual DaliFest, featuring reduced admission to the museum, three exhibitions, food and activities for everyone. Admission is $4. A free outdoor festival includes live music, flamenco dancing and kids' activities. For more information, call 727-823-3767.
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Highland Games Military Tattoo
The Dunedin Highland Games Festival Committee presents the 38th Annual Military Tattoo at Dunedin High School's Memorial Stadium. The Military Tattoo is a highlight of the Highland Games and features Massed Pipers, Drummers, and Highland & Country Dancers, The City of Dunedin Pipe Band, the Parade of Clans, the 2nd Time Arounders, and High School Marching Bands. Come and enjoy a thrilling night of music, dancing and pageantry. Tickets are $8.00 in advance, $12 at gate, $4.00 for children 6-12 yrs, under 6 yrs free w/adult. For more information, call 727-733-3197
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2004 St. Petersburg Festival of States
The 83rd edition of the St. Petersburg Festival of States is chock full of action packed events designed to attract audiences of all ages and tastes. Music is the focal point of this springtime festival, the South's largest civic celebration. The Festival includes an illuminated night parade & 5k run on Tuesday, April 8, along with an Arts & Crafts Show, Open Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show and much more throughout the week. All events are based at St. Petersburg's downtown parks. For more information, call 727-898-3654.
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Tampa Bay Blues Festival
 This three day music festival, now in its 10th year, features a tropical atmosphere, spectacular blues music and multiple food vendors. Proceeds from the Sound Advice Tampa Bay Blues Festival benefit Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and is a part of the City's Festival of States. For more information, call 727-502-5000.
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Highland Games and Festival
The entire community celebrates its Scottish heritage at this annual event in Highlander Park. Since 1966 competitors from throughout the United States and Canada have taken part in Scottish band contests, Highlands dancing, piping and drumming, and traditional games. For more information, call 727-298-3260.
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Festival of States Coronation Ball
Enjoy the evening at a Black Tie dinner catered by the Wine Cellar. The event will start at 7 p.m. For more information call 727-898-3654.
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2004 Florida Power Festival of States PierFest
The events include a three-on-three basketball competition (open to all age groups), The Tasco Extreme games sanctioned by the Southeastern Skateboarding Series competition. A two-day Tire Kingdom and Michelin Cruzin and Fantasy Lows Car Show and competition will be happening along sides of The Pier approach Cars will be entered in the show from all over the state. Other features include celebrity autograph signing; interactive games such as Moon Walk, Pedestal Joust, Velcro Obstacle Course, Human Gyro Wheel, Hi Ball, and Rock Climbing Wall; and lots more. For more information call 727-898-3654.
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Harvey's Festival of States 5K Run
This evening 5K race-walk and one-mile race begins and ends at the Pier approach near Spa Beach. The race begins at 6:15 p.m. The course follows along beautiful Bayshore Drive along St. Petersburg's waterfront. For more information, call 727-898-3654.
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Festival of States Illuminated Night Parade
SouthTrust Bank sponsors this illuminated night parade starting at 8 p.m. from Vinoy Park along Bayshore Drive to the Bayfront Center. This event at the waterfront in St. Petersburg is one of the Festival's most popular happenings. For more information, call 727-898-3654.
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Festival of States Arts & Crafts Festival
More than 150 artists and craftmakers from across the state display their works at this festival. South Straub Park is the location for this free event. For more information, call 727-898-3654.
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Festival of States 2004 KidsArt Festival
KidsArt Festival features 25-30 activity areas with hands-on activities for elementary school aged children as well as performances by school groups. The festival will be held in North Straub Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 727-898-3654.
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18th Annual Heritage Village Antique Car Show
Come and check out this wonderful display of restored antique automobiles and hybrid cars. There will also be music and hands-on activities. This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact 727-582-2127.
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American Stage's Shakespeare in the Park
The American Stage, St. Peterburg's professional theater, offers a live production of a William Shakespeare work in a beautiful outdoor setting. This year's production is a performance of the comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Celebrating its 19th season, performances run Wednesday through Sunday on the waterfront at Demens Landing in downtown. Blanket seats are $7 on Wed., Thurs. and Sunday nights and $10 on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call 727-823-7529.
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Beach Fest
Every April, Sunsets Beach Fest attracts thousands to Pier 60 Park for three days of great music, food and fun. This festival is unique because of its incredible location. Set up on the sands south of Pier 60, the state of the art stage and sound system showcases local and national artists in a variety of music styles. Local restaurants and vendors delight the palette with a wide selection of seafood and native Florida cuisine. The festival also features artisans and crafters, street performers, children's activities, carnival rides and a spectacular fireworks display over the waters off Pier 60. All of this combines to create a magical vacation experience for our visitors and a great weekend getaway for local residents. Beach Fest 2004 will be held April 23rd - 25th, 2004. Kick off your Shoes, Sink your Feet into the Sand and Let the Celebration Begin!! For more information call 727-449-1036 or visit our web site at www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
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MainSail Arts Festival
The waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg provides a picturesque setting for the 29th Annual Mainsail Arts Festival. As a leading cultural event on St. Petersburg's outdoor calendar, nearly 300 artists set up in downtown's Straub Park. This festival is nationally ranked in the "100 Best Fine Art Shows," with more than 100,000 visitors enjoying and purchasing quality art and listening to top name entertainment. This free festival features visual exhibits in seven categories, craft demonstrations, a children's arts activity tent and culinary arts/food vendors. Live entertainment includes rockabilly, rhythm & blues and surf music. Festival Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 727-892-5885.
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St. Anthony's Triathlon
In its 21st year, this event has grown into Florida's largest triathlon. More than 1,700 athletes will compete in the 1.5 k swim, 40 kilometer bike race and 10k run as the first qualifying event for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships. For more information, call 727-825-1271.
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51st Annual Fun 'N Sun Illuminated Night Parade
 The highlight of the Fun 'n Sun Festival, this spectacular parade begins at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Clearwater along Cleveland Street. The parade is an original event of the 1st Fun N Sun Festival which began 51 years ago and remains one of Clearwater's most popular events for people of all ages. For more information, call 727-562-4804 or 727-562-4813.
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Arline Erdrich: A Thirty Year Retrospective
This retrospective exhibition documents the career of Arline Erdrich, an artist who lives and works in Florida. This exhibition documents the evolution a life pursuing spiritual enlightenment and responding to times of triumph and tragedy. Included in the exhibition are early works relating to self-portraiture and identity, to the abstracted accrilage landscapes influenced by America’s southwest, through the eastern philosophy influence Tau/Tao works, and the powerful Chaos series, works that metaphorically relate to natural and personal crises. For more information, call 727-518-6833.
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Children's Embroidery Class at Heritage Village
Children ten years and older can learn this time honored craft in this class, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Daniel McMullen Home at Heritage Village. This is one in a set of 4 classes introducing a variety of embroidery techniques for skill levels from beginner to the more experienced. Each session offers a small project, which can be completed at the Village or later at home. Materials and written instructions are provided for each project, but the child should bring small scissors. The fee for each class is $15. To pre-register, or for more information, call 727-582-2426.
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Family Earthfest at Pinewood Cultural Park
In honor of Earth Day and in cooperation with activities at the Florida Botanical Gardens and Family Day at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Heritage Village hosts a number of activities in appreciation of the natural wonders of the Earth. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and is free. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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Les Miserables
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, it is the epic musical story of the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the cruel and self-righteous Inspector Javert in a lifelong struggle to evade capture. For more information, call 813-229-7827.
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Civil War Days and 20th Annual Heritage Village Skirmish
Heritage Village hosts this living history event in its 20th year as Union and Confederate troops battle. The event includes artillery demonstrations, infantry drills and the big battle. Period crafts and other items will be for sale at the event. Admission and parking are free. The annual Heritage Village Skirmish is scheduled for 2 p.m. Artillery demonstrations and infantry drills will be held on the hour. Other activities include the Officers Call, a court martial, and the Grand March. Food will be available for purchase. Bring comfortable seating or ground cover for the battle. For more information, call 727-582-2123.
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Annual Taste of Pinellas
 The Tampa Bay Area's original and largest annual food festival returns to Vinoy Park celebrating its 18th anniversary with 50 restaurant vendors, chef specialties, kids activities throughout the weekend and concerts. There will be a Fireworks Display on Saturday night. Event hours are Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon -7 p.m. General admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free and will have an arts and crafts tent with face painting, puppet making and much more. For more information, call 727-892-4193.
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Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
 This cultural extravaganza features colorful costumes, arts, crafts, dancing, steel drums and music from around the Caribbean, including calypso, soca, reggae and steel orchestra. The festivities take place in Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg and run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Don't miss the Steel Pan Panorama Competition and Carnival Parade! Come join the Caribbean Explosion of music, food and fun! For more information, call 727-894-3429.
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Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
Held outdoors on Main Street in downtown Dunedin, this beautiful area is a perfect setting for a perfect show. The show will feature more than 100 crafters in a variety of mediums. For more information, call 727-298-3198.
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Clearwater Celebrates America
This event is held on the weekend closest to July 4th. The city of Clearwater celebrates the July 4th weekend with a "Taste of America" food expo and concerts in Coachman Park. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th of July. For more information, call 727-562-4813.
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Freedom Fest
The Florida Aquarium celebrates the Fourth of July holiday with Freedom Fest outside the Aquarium and along Channelside Drive. This event features music, strolling entertainment, food vendors, stilt walkers, jugglers, barber shop quartet, face painting, family entertainment, hands-on exhibits, marine exhibits and a fireworks display. For more information, call 813-273-4030.
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Dunedin's July 4th Celebration
Dunedin celebrates Independence Day at Edgewater Park with live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, children's activities including pony rides, a petting zoo and a moonwalk. Food vendors will also be stationed around the park. For more information, call 727-298-3260.
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4th of July at the Pier
The Pier will have all day activities to celebrate Independence Day, including live music in the courtyard, entertainment, childrens' activities and prize drawings. Fireworks will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-821-6443.
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Kiwanis Midnight Run
This annual event is the only midnight race in the Tampa Bay area. Held every year on July 4th, one minute after midnight, the Run includes a 5K and 10K and begins at 12:01 a.m. on the Dunedin Causeway. For more information, call 727-733-8442.
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Gulfport's 4th of July Celebration
Festivities begin at 10 a.m and the day includes a sandcastle contest, games, live music, a children's pageant, a parade and of course, fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. Activities are located on Shore and Beach boulevards as well as Gulfport Beach. For more information, call 727-893-1070.
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4th of July Celebration St. Petersburg
The City celebrates the Fourth with a day-long gala of exhibits, entertainment, food and a giant fireworks display over the waterfront. For more information, call 727-893-7494.
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4th of July Fireworks
The City of St. Pete Beach features a fabulous fireworks display to celebrate the 4th. The show starts at dusk at the County Beach Park across from Dolphin Village. For more information, call 727-367-2735.
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4th of July Honeymoon Island Beach Bash
The Rotary Club of Dunedin hosts the second annual Honeymoon Island Beach Bash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include food and drinks, an arts and crafts show, business vendors, a giant waterslide, bungee jumping, a rock-climbing wall and a moon walk for children. The Blue Jay's pitching machine will be on hand, as well as entertainment including music and karaoke. There will be a donation of $5 per car at the gate. For more information, call 727-515-7767.
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First Annual Suncoast Classic
 The YMCA of the Suncoast presents this bicycling event in Palm Harbor and New Port Richey for cycling enthusiasts. There will be cycling events and entertainment for children, families, amateurs and professionals. For more information, call 727-467-9622.
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Halloween Spooktacular
 The City of Largo presents Halloween Spooktacular: Friday, October 24, 2003, 6:30pm-10pm at Largo Central Park (corner of Missouri Avenue and Seminole Boulevard). This event is a Halloween carnival with inflatables, rock climbing wall, giant slide, carnival games, arts & crafts and trick or treating. Trick or Treating is free and anyone can enter the Halloween Carnival with a $5.00 wristband. For more information call 727-587-6775
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SideWalk Sale
.jpg) Every 4th Saturday of the month, Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage and features a sidewalk sale. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The sale runs 11 - 3p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.
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Third Saturday ArtWalk
.jpg) Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.
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